THE GARDEN CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
AND NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS
YOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
2009-2010 Theme
"RESPECT THE WORLD AROUND US"
Eligibility:
The High School Essay Contest is open to all High School students attending 9th th through 12th grades. The contest must be sponsored by: a single garden club, group of member clubs, councils or districts or a State Garden Club. All entries become the property of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
ESSAY CONTEST RULES
Length of essay: Between 500-600 words. The entry will be penalized if the essay does not conform to the required length. All words are to be counted. All entries must be typed and titled. Students should write the essay so it is suitable to be published in the NGC publication, The National Gardener.
Scale of Points
Content- 65
Knowledge of Subject- 25
Practically of proposal- 10
Originality- 15
Subject matter well organized/clarity of presentation- 15
Composition- 25
Vocabulary- 15
Conformance to length- 10
Manuscript- 10
Wallet-size photograph, name, address, phone number, school attending, grade, List of activities and sponsoring club- 5
Neatness- legibility (a plastic folder keeps the manuscript neat)- 5
Contest Deadline
Club entries must be sent to Chairmen: Maureen Minner 303 S. Hampton St. Summerville S.C. 29483 . Deadline December 10, 2009.Call or e-mail for more information E-mail moe82@knology.
Awards
A State certificate and a Cash Award of $250 will be awarded to the winner of the State High School Essay contest. The winning essay will be printed in the fall issue of The south Carolina Gardener. The winner will eligible for further awards at SAR and NGC Scholarships.
